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Arlit Weather in August

Arlit in August

The short of it: Arlit in August averages a high of 39 °C (103 °F) and a low of 27 °C (80 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain and about 12 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 39° · low 27° · rain 21 mm · daylight 12 h 45 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

August in Arlit brings afternoons near 39° and nights around 27°, with about 21 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 21 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 45 min in mid-August, 24 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Arlit runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Iferouâne, 115 km to the ENE, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Arlit, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 12 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 45 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IferouâneAgadez115 km ENE39°26°20 mm
TchirozérineAgadez173 km SSE38°25°45 mm
In GuezzamIn Guezzam194 km WNW40°28°27 mm
AlaghsasAgadez202 km SSE38°25°46 mm
AgadezAgadez206 km SSE38°25°48 mm
I-n-GallAgadez222 km SSW36°25°69 mm
TassaraTahoua Region283 km SW36°25°72 mm
AdérbissinatAgadez350 km S34°23°75 mm

The Almanac · Arlit Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 21 mm.

Climate of Arlit by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°12°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
February31°15°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
March36°20°1.0 mm15 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
April41°24°0.0 mm13 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
May42°28°2.0 mm13 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
June42°29°7.0 mm13 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
July41°28°9.0 mm12 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
August39°27°21 mm11 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
September40°26°8.0 mm12 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
October39°24°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
November34°18°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦
December30°14°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Arlit in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Arlit in August?

Days average 39 °C (103 °F) and nights 27 °C (80 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 21 mm.

Is August a good time to visit Arlit?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Arlit in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 45 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 0 min in December to 13 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Arlit in August?

Hardly — August nights average 27 °C (80 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Arlit in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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